Skiing at Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain is a world class ski resort, rated by SKIING magazine as the #7 ski resort in North America. Experienced skiers are drawn to the expert runs comprising nearly half of the terrain and the 1,000 acres of skiable backcountry areas.

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Perfect for photographers of all levels.

Participants will be provided with optimal conditions to take action shots of animals. From the tram, you may see moose, mountain goats, bison, bighorn sheep and more in varying natural habitats.

Reservations are limited to 13 people to ensure plenty of room for guests to move around and set up monopods. Tram windows are removed to allow a clear view of wildlife, so dress and pack weather-appropriate gear.

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Wildlife, Camera, Action!

Want to learn photography? On the new Youth Photo Tours at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, you’ll get 20-25 minutes of photo activities before a 90-minute private tram tour in our Free-Roaming Area to practice your skills! Youth will get priority for window seats. A naturalist guide will set up breathtaking animal shots and take out the windows for a clear view.

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May the slime be with you.
Slip, slide, slime. It's the most unusual Northwest Festival ever - a

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May the slime be with you.

Slip, slide, slime. It’s the most unusual Northwest Festival ever – a celebration of slugs. Take a tentacled tram, make your own tentacles and slide down a soapy track to victory in our Human Slug Race! Meet critters up close at Trailside Encounters, take selfies as a flower and find our giant slug statue to play on. Find as many slugs as you can in the Slug Tank. Or follow the story on the Snail Trail and appreciate nature at a slower pace.

It’s all about decomposition. Why does Northwest Trek Wildlife Park have this zaniest of festivals? Well, if you’ve ever hiked a Northwest forest, you’ll know slugs are among the biggest and best – especially the yellow-green banana slug. But they’re also vital to our ecosystem, breaking down organic matter and returning it to the forest floor, where it becomes food for our beautiful plants and trees. Long live slugs!

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Area Attractions

Make a vacation out of it. Come to Slug Fest early and stay late. There’s so much to see and do in the area. Check out these additional area attractions for families to experience before and after Slug Fest.